At the point of eruption, Gonzaga coach Dan Fitzgerald launches from his seat in response to the court action during a game at Martin Center in 1996.

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GU basketball coach Dan Fitzgerald breaks out in laughter after reading a sign held by Robin Barnhart, at a 1995 rally honoring the team’s WCC championship and the school’s first trip the NCAA Tournament. The Sign refers to a former WSU coach who refused to play the Zags.

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Dan Fitzgerald and Dan Monson on the bench in 1995.

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Gonzaga’s head coach Dan Fitzgerald gets upset in the first half of their NCAA West game against Maryland in 1995 in Salt Lake City. Maryland beat Gonzaga 87-63.

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Fitzgerald stepped down at the end of the 1997 season.

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Gonzaga head coach Dan Fitzgerald works his team during NCAA West practice in 1995, in Salt Lake City. Gonzaga lost to Maryland in the tourney that year.

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Gonzaga coach Dan Fitzgerald talks with players during a 1995 game against WSU in the Spokane Arena.

GU coach Dan Fitzgerald at crunch time late in a 1997 game exorts his players on the offensive end during a foul shot.

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Gonzaga’s Scott Spink and head coach Dan Fitzgerald leave the floor of Bramlage Coliseum after their season ending loss to Kansas State 66-64 in March 1994.

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Gonzaga’s coaches Dan Monson and Dan Fitzgerald work the sidelines shoulder to shoulder. Monson took over as head coach in 1997.

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Gonzaga University men’s head basketball coach Dan Fitzgerald keeps an eye on things during a game against WSU in 1997.

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GU Head Coach Dan Fitzgerald gives an official his displeased look after a foul was called on the Zags during a game with San Diego. The game was the last home stand for Fitz who retired after 15 years at the helm.